The girlfriend of legendary American football coach Bill Belichick finds herself at the centre of a fresh controversy after college football fans demanded her University of North Carolina access credentials be revoked.
The Social Media Misstep That Sparked Outrage
Jordon Hudson, a 24-year-old former cheerleader dating the 72-year-old Belichick, posted a photograph to her Instagram account showing herself wearing her UNC 'All Access' credential alongside a necklace bearing the word 'banned'. The image was shared as she announced legal action against former ESPN journalist Pablo Torre over his reporting about her relationship with Belichick.
Ironically, the photograph intended to demonstrate her credentials may now jeopardise them entirely. Sports enthusiasts quickly noted that posting images of credentials online typically violates the agreements governing their use.
One social media user commented: 'The first rule of a credential agreement that all recipients have to sign is typically not to post pictures on social media of the credential. Violating is usually a revocation of the credential.'
Another observer added: 'One of the first things about working in sports they tell you is to never post your credential online. Anyone could pretty easily create a fake one based off this clear shot of Jordon Hudson's.'
Understanding Credential Policies Across Institutions
While the University of North Carolina's specific credential rules remain unclear - with The Daily Mail receiving no immediate response to inquiries - other educational institutions maintain explicit policies regarding credential display on digital platforms.
The University of Kentucky states unequivocally on its website: 'Bearer shall not, at any time, display, post, or otherwise reproduce the credential image on any digital platform, including online social media sites.'
Similarly, Grambling State University informs reporters: 'Credential holders are not to post photos via social media or any other entity. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in the credential being removed and revoked for future games/contests.'
Even at NCAA Championships, credential holders receive clear warnings against displaying or posting credential images on any digital platform.
The Broader Legal Battle Unfolding
This credential controversy represents just one facet of an escalating conflict between Hudson and journalist Pablo Torre. Hudson has threatened Torre with legal action over what she describes as 'inaccurate and materially defamatory' reports concerning her relationship with Belichick.
Among Torre's claims was an allegation that Hudson falsified her birth year on a University document, reportedly changing it from 2001 to 2000, potentially to minimise scrutiny of the 49-year age gap between her and Belichick.
Hudson has fought back against these allegations, sharing screenshots of text conversations with Emily Muse, UNC's Chief of Staff Personnel, which she claims demonstrate the birth year discrepancy resulted from a staff error rather than intentional misrepresentation.
In the purported exchange, Hudson asks Muse: 'By chance, did you enter my birth year as 2000 when this was first filled out? That was the only possible situation I could come up with.'
Muse allegedly responds: 'Yes I did put 2000 at the time but I purely guessed and updated it during my last edit as I noticed that wasn't right. I'm so sorry that a report went out.'
Torre has yet to publicly respond to Hudson's latest social media posts sharing these text exchanges. The situation continues to develop, with the potential for both credential repercussions and legal proceedings looming.
